Cruck Cottage, Torthorwald is a Grade A listed building in the Dumfries and Galloway local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 3 August 1971. Cottage.

Cruck Cottage, Torthorwald

WRENN ID: grey-gravel-storm
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Dumfries and Galloway
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 3 August 1971
Type: Cottage
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Largely rebuilt probably in first half of 19th century. Single storey, three-bay thatch roofed cottage. Limewashed rubble. Damaged by fire in 1956, restored and re-thatched 1960. Further restoration work carried in 1991-93 and rethatched with rye straw and heather ridge in early 21st century

Central door in south elevation flanked by two deeply recessed windows (four-pane sashes). Single window with lying panes in each gable. Off-centre door in north wall. Chimney stack on west gable with thatch taken around chimney.

Interior: crucks and tie beams exposed, interior partitions removed.

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